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hi everyone,

i'm a 47 yr old woman who's in the process of getting the lapband surgery. i just finished the last test on my checklist, so it's just a matter of getting the insurance to approve it.

i have a million questions, so if anyone has time, please reply. thanks!!

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Go ahead and post your million questions and you will get a million quick replies!! :sad_smile:

Congrats on soon to be banded!!!! :w00t:

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Hi Buttercup....

I'm 45 & have just completed my last test. I was already approved by BCBS & my surgery date is July 15. I've been a member for a couple months & it is very informative. Plus my neighbor had it done 1 yr ago & she looks great & just yesertday we were talking about different things that may or may not happen after surgery. I will be glad to answer any question I can

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hi everyone,

i'm a 47 yr old woman who's in the process of getting the lapband surgery. i just finished the last test on my checklist, so it's just a matter of getting the insurance to approve it.

i have a million questions, so if anyone has time, please reply. thanks!!

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what's been the worst thing you can say about being banded, what's the best and has there been anything that surprised you (good or bad)?

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Worst thing was waiting to get the band........:tt1: I got really scared up to the point of the day of surgery.

After the surgery.......it takes a good 3 to 5 days to feel better. I would do it again in a heart beat! :lol:

Got my first fill today and it did not hurt one little bit! :tt1:

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